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The Doctor Will See You Now… for 7 Minutes

By Kelsey Iffert
- Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Every time I go to the doctors, I end up sitting in the waiting room for about an hour after my appointment time, waiting even longer in the clinic room, and then talking to the doctor for 10 minutes or less. We have to schedule our day to make these...

Movies

The Other Reason Why Disney’s Hexed Is Controversial

By Caitlyn Taylor
- Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Disney’s Hexed is another upcoming animated film that has drawn considerable controversy since its first trailer was released. A large part of the controversy stems from how the trailer looks. Many viewers online noted how all the action seemed to center around the center of the frame. Most saw the...

Fashion

The Death of Subcultures Started When Fashion Became an Algorithm

By Kelsey Iffert
- Wednesday, June 24, 2026

In the 90s, subcultures for fashion were really popular. We have goth, emo, punk, sporty, and girly. But once it became statistics and an algorithm, people stopped trying to be unique, and it became a trend to fit in rather than a statement of what they stood for. Fashion is...

Latest News

New York 2026 Election Results

By Sreedevi Rajesh
- Wednesday, June 24, 2026

New York voters went to the polls on June 23, 2026, to choose party nominees within their assigned parties for federal, state, and local offices. This election drew national attention because high-profile congressional races were expected to reveal which direction voters wanted the Democratic Party to move in the years...

Politics

The Problem With Treating Every Election Like the End of the World

By Kelsey Iffert
- Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Every time the elections start happening, people are losing their minds. The day of the election lasts several hours, and people are constantly posting on social media about who is winning and by how much, who they think is going to win, and everything. They act as if the person...

Sports

Should The UFC Be Boycotted?

By Caitlyn Taylor
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026

The latest Ultimate Fighting Championship match on the White House lawn, in commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary, has apparently been the last straw for many UFC fans and fighters alike. The relationship between President Trump and the UFC, particularly with its CEO Dana White, has been known for years. However,...

Politics

Trump’s Reflecting Pool Fiasco Might Be His Undoing

By Caitlyn Taylor
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026

The past few weeks have been tense for the Trump administration, particularly in Washington, D.C. In the lead up to the celebration of the United State’s 250 birthday, President Trump made wide sweeping efforts to transform the nation’s capital into a place seemingly fit for that massive celebration. Additionally, he...